Sona Zakharyan Memorial Scholarship
The goal of the Sona Zakharian Memorial Scholarship is to support underprivileged students who demonstrate high academic achievement. The Scholarship was established in memory of the honored teacher Sonya Zakharyan, who taught the Armenian language and Armenian literature in the schools of the town of Gavar (Gegharkunik Region) for more than 30 years. At the moment, the Scholarship is provided only to graduates of the School N3 of Gavar. The selection of applicants is carried out by the Pedagogical Council of the School.
The Scholarship was founded by Manuk and Stepan Yergnyans and is managed by the “Amrots” Foundation.
In 2022 the Scholarship was granted to Milena Egoyan, who is studying now at the Department of Public Policy and Management of the Faculty of International Relations of Yerevan State University.
I understand that education is the most important weapon and shield of our people. My professional choice is determined by the desire to benefit my Motherland and people, to serve the public interest. My goal is to show myself as a specialist in the field of public administration of the RA. I would like my peers to take education and, above all, their choices very seriously.
Sona Zakaryan Memorial Scholarship
The Sona Zakaryan Memorial Scholarship, dedicated to the memory of Sona Zakaryan, an Armenian Language and Literature teacher from Gavar, aims to support academically outstanding yet socially disadvantaged students by expanding their educational opportunities.
The scholarship is awarded to talented graduates from Gavar, helping them further their studies. It was established in honor of Sona Zakaryan, who devoted over 30 years to teaching Armenian Language and Literature, educating and inspiring generations of students.
Currently, the scholarship is available exclusively to graduates of Gavar’s N3 School, with recipients selected by the school’s Pedagogical Council.
The scholarship was founded by Manuk and Stepan Herghnyan and is managed by the Amrots Foundation.
Scholarship Recipients
Ylena Hovhannisyan
2024 French University in Armenia (Management)
“Education is my path to success. It provides me with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities to grow and move forward in life. I chose business management because it is a diverse field full of new perspectives. My student years are teaching me to be responsible, organized, and work effectively. My goal is to become a top-tier professional and contribute to the development of society with my knowledge and experience.”
Nune Mosikyan
2023 American University of Armenia (Political Science)
“For me, education is a cornerstone, enabling me to become a vital member of the community and contribute to its development. Recognizing the value of education helps me stay focused and achieve success.
My major is political science and governance because I want to gain knowledge and experience to contribute to my country’s future development.
During my two years at the university, I have developed diplomatic skills and gained experience that will help me become a diplomat.”
Milena Yeghoyan
2022 Yerevan State University (Public Policy & Governance)
“I recognize that education is our nation’s foremost weapon and shield. My professional choice is driven by the desire to benefit my homeland and people, and to serve the public good. My goal is to excel as a specialist in the field of public administration in the Republic of Armenia. I would like my peers to take education and, first and foremost, their choices very seriously.”
